River Cruise Travel Agent Specialist

River cruising is a relaxed way to see the world.  Small low ships, sometimes called 'longboats' to glide under the bridges of Europe or the narrow rivers of Egypt and Southeast Asia.  I have taken an AmaWaterways cruise from Vietnam through Cambodia and Thailand.  Ama does an excellent job of giving you land and water views of the countries.  HaLong Bay, about an hours' drive from Hanoi is an experience you don't want to miss - especially spending a night on a 'junk'.  Don't let the work fool you - it's a luxury wooden ship that weaves in and out of the peaks of the bay.  An exciting land destination if Angkor Wat - not to be missed in Siem Reap.

I have also taken a Viking cruise on the Rhone River from Avignon to Lyon and a Volga River cruise from St. Petersburg to Moscow.  Viking does an excellent job of stopping at little villages along the riverbank.  No need for bus excursions - your boat will stop and you will just walk off and tour which is the nice thing about river cruising.

Whether it's your first time on the river or you've been before, call or email and we can start talking about how you can enjoy river cruising.

Top River Cruise Lines for 2026 Choosing a line often depends on your preferred style of travel and the level of activity you desire.

AmaWaterways: Known for being family-owned with a focus on active travel. They include high-quality bicycles on board and offer a dedicated wellness host for guided hikes and yoga. Their flagship, the AmaMagna, is double the width of traditional river ships and features four included restaurants.Viking River Cruises: The market leader, favored for its consistent Scandinavian design and predictability. Viking is an adults-only line that emphasizes "comfort and culture," making it a top choice for travelers who prefer a refined, quiet atmosphere.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: Offers an ultra-luxury, "all-inclusive" experience. Their ships are essentially floating palaces, decorated with original artwork and antiques, and often provide high-end service such as butler care.

Tauck: Distinguished by its "all-in" pricing (no hidden fees) and exclusive land experiences, such as private concerts or dinners in historic castles that are not open to the general public. Iconic Waterways to ExploreRiverHighlightsBest ForDanubeVienna, Budapest, and the Wachau Valley vineyards.First-time river cruisers.RhineStorybook castles, the Rhine Gorge, and Cologne’s cathedral.Scenery and history lovers.DouroTerraced vineyards in Portugal and local port wine tastings.Slow travel and wine enthusiasts.MekongFloating markets and temples in Vietnam and Cambodia.Adventurous, deep-culture seekers.SeineParis, Giverny (Monet’s gardens), and the beaches of Normandy